SWADDLE – Dominic McKeown

The University of Atypical is delighted to invite you to join us for the launch of SWADDLE, a thought provoking new exhibition by Dominic McKeown. Dominic received the University of Atypical’s Graduate Award 2020 and has received mentoring from artists Maud Cotter and Dr Colin Darke in the preparation for his first solo exhibition.

Bounce Press release 2023

September 25, 2023 No Comments

Bounce Arts Festival returns with extraordinary celebration of diversity Northern Ireland’s leading celebration of artistic diversity and inclusion – the Bounce Arts Festival – returns

Press Release – Co Down

September 25, 2023 No Comments

PRESS RELEASE Co Down artist’s new exhibition features at Bounce Arts Festival Artist Una Walker has taken inspiration from the landscape around her County Down

Press Release – Fermanagh and Omagh

September 25, 2023 No Comments

PRESS RELEASE Bounce Arts Festival comes to Fermanagh and Omagh with celebration of diversity Fermanagh and Omagh will host a number of events during the

Press Release – Derry and Strabane

September 25, 2023 No Comments

PRESS RELEASE Bounce Arts Festival returns to Derry and Strabane with celebration of diversity Derry and Strabane will host a number of events during the

Press Release – Cookstown

September 25, 2023 No Comments

PRESS RELEASE Bounce Arts Festival comes to Cookstown Cookstown will host an event in Bounce Arts Festival, Northern Ireland’s leading celebration of artistic diversity and

Bounce 2023 press release

September 19, 2023 No Comments

PRESS RELEASE Bounce Arts Festival returns with extraordinary celebration of diversity Northern Ireland’s leading celebration of artistic diversity and inclusion – the Bounce Arts Festival

Call-Out Physical Theatre Masterclass

September 19, 2023 No Comments

Call-Out for the Bounce Festival Physical Theatre Masterclass Venue: Duncairn Arts and Cultural Centre, Antrim Road, Belfast Date: Sunday 8 th October, 11am-4pm. Tutors: David

Dreaming of a village – Una Walker

September 15, 2023 No Comments

Dreaming of a village: An Exhibition by Una Walker University of Atypical, Atypical Gallery Exhibition opening Thursday 5th October 2023 at 6.00pm Artist Gallery Talk

Urban Survival Kits – About the project

August 15, 2023 No Comments

Urban Survival Kits – About the project Urban Survival Kits (USK) is an innovative Erasmus + programme led by the University of Atypical for Arts

Connecting Artists Programme

August 8, 2023 No Comments

University of Atypical is delighted to exhibit work created as part of the Connecting Artists Programme 2023. Connecting Artists is a creative programme of the

Epitaph – Amy Hannah

June 20, 2023 No Comments

The University of Atypical for Arts and Disability is delighted to welcome you to Epitaph an exhibition of new work by artist Amy Hannah opening

Recruitment – Administration Assistant

May 5, 2023 No Comments

Recruitment – Administration Assistant Application deadline: 4.00 pm on Thursday 25th of May 2023 Interviews will take place on Friday 16th of June 2022. Job

Upside Down – Ciaran Magill

April 24, 2023 No Comments

Upside Down Ciaran Magill 4 May to 9 June 2023 About the Exhibition The University of Atypical is delighted to invite you to join us

University of Atypical Graduate Award

April 14, 2023 No Comments

University of Atypical Graduate Award The UofA Graduate Art Award is open to graduating Fine Art students from Ulster University who identify as d/Deaf, disabled

Urban Survival Kits Exhibition 2023

March 27, 2023 No Comments

About the exhibition – what to expect Urban Survival Kits (USK) is an innovative Erasmus + programme led by the University of Atypical for Arts

Jacqueline Wylie: In Conversation

January 22, 2023 No Comments

Jacqueline Wylie: In Conversation 24th February 2023 6pm – 7pm Join us for an informal gathering with artist Jacqueline Wylie for an exhibition tour and

Claiming Space, Creating Space Dr. Jacqueline Wylie

January 22, 2023 No Comments

About the exhibition Claiming Space, creating space is a new solo exhibition by Dr. Jacqueline Wylie. Wylie is a multidisciplinary artist whose ideas are often

Commune – Group Exhibition

November 28, 2022 No Comments

Commune Group Exhibition 1 December 2022 – 20 January 2023 Launch from 5pm – 8pm Join us on Thursday the 1st of December 2022 for

Images of Incoming

November 3, 2022 No Comments

The Images of Incoming exhibition is the result of a project which engaged with some 50 women from Northern Ireland and Canada. The Northern Ireland

Workshop Exploring melody, music and Rhythm – Project Sparks

September 14, 2022 No Comments

Come along and explore melody, movement and rhythm with Project Sparks’ exceptionally talented disabled/neurodivergent mentors. Every voice and ability will shine in this inclusive music

Video Real Artist: Group exhibition

September 13, 2022 No Comments

The University of Atypical for Arts and Disability and our partners Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, offer the ‘Video Real’ online exhibition by. Members of

Get it out of you! – Paul Moore

September 13, 2022 No Comments

Get it out of you! is a new live work by Paul Moore who is particularly intrigued by the body and landscape, nature and machine

My Place & Space – Group exhibition

September 13, 2022 No Comments

The University of Atypical for Arts and Disability is delighted to work with our festival partners Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and Derry City &

Digital innovation – meet the artists- Grace Fairley, Porcelain Delaney

September 13, 2022 No Comments

Introducing the first taster sessions from two outstanding neurodiverse artists. Grace Fairley, animation artist from Northern Ireland introduces her workshop on creating animated promotional gifs

THE VIBES PLAY SKA /REGGAE – THE VIBES

September 13, 2022 No Comments

Join us for the final live event of Bounce Arts Festival 2022 with a fun filled night of Belfast’s finest Reggae & Ska! Come out

Weaving Threads – Andrew Ward, Cinzia Savonitti, Mary Lou McCord, Helen Hall, Linda Fearon

September 13, 2022 No Comments

Weaving Threads is a multi-artform performance that brings together Open Arts’ participants who have developed their own artistic practice through support from DDASF grants, distributed

Adventures in Physical Theatre – Master Class -David Calvert

September 13, 2022 No Comments

Join artist and artistic director David Calvert for a master class in tried and tested physical theatre methods. This unique session has been devised with

Crip/Work: What happens if the show doesn’t go on?- Isolde ÓBrolcháin Carmody

September 13, 2022 No Comments

Being disabled, D/deaf or neurodiverse is a challenge to ableist assumptions about what bodies and brains can do. Being an artist challenges capitalist assumptions about

Joe Kenny Live for BOUNCE 2022 – Joe Kenny

September 13, 2022 No Comments

Join Joe Kenny live for an exclusive matinee show as part of BOUNCE 2022. An unmissable show for the shoppers, Joe will be performing songs

Accessible Residencies – what might a best practice model look like? – Jamie Wyld

September 13, 2022 No Comments

What might an accessible residency look like or be like for artists who are d/Deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent? In collaboration with University of Atypical and

Cadavre Exquis – (Exquisite Corpse) A participation art game – Davidt Dunlop

September 13, 2022 No Comments

We’re super excited to welcome our first Bounce Arts Festival artist in residence, Davidt Dunlop. David is taking over the Crescent Arts Centre’s Cafe space

TRANSIENCE… Intimate Moments at the Piano – Ruth McGinley

September 13, 2022 No Comments

An intimate evening of piano music that promises to draw the listener into McGinley’s unique and soothing sound world. ‘Transience’ is a musical journey through

Shussssh! – Open Arts

September 13, 2022 No Comments

Shussssh!! Ok so we know this kind of thing happens on the downlow but why not pop along and witness this unique public intervention starting

Creative Dance and Movement Masterclass – Helen Hall

September 13, 2022 No Comments

Come and explore, create dance and movement with Helen. Helen will guide you through movement tasks to allow you to express your own unique way of

My Life With Them – Book Launch

September 1, 2022 No Comments

“I’d like to write my life story.” ‘My Life With Them’ is the non-linear autobiography of Larry MacAree. His book is filled with rich anecdotes about

Song Of The Bones – VOKXEN

September 1, 2022 No Comments

The story of Ireland’s last Witch Trial ‘The Song of the Bones’ is a piece of dark, immersive storytelling gig theatre; merging our electronic pop

CHILL – A relaxed classical concert

September 1, 2022 No Comments

The Crescent and Belfast Music Society are delighted to present an afternoon of accessible high quality classical music for people with additional access requirements and

Something for Nothing? – Jo Verrent

August 31, 2022 No Comments

Don’t expect something for nothing (especially from disabled creatives)! Sound familiar? ‘Could you just tell us how…?’ ‘Have you any contacts you could pass on?’

New Encounters: A Poetry Workshop for Blind and Partially Sighted People

August 31, 2022 No Comments

This workshop will be held in a supportive space where you can unleash your love of poetry and is especially tailored to blind and partially

Anthropause – Warriors of the Dystotheque, Reverse Jazz, Micky O’Brien

August 31, 2022 No Comments

Warriors of the Dystotheque presents Anthropause The House and Techno session Ft Reverse Jazz & Micky O’Brien Warriors of the Dystotheque have spent the past

Scenes from Inner Space – Blue Chevy Ensemble & Paula Clarke

August 31, 2022 No Comments

1st Experience: 7.00pm – 7.40pm 2nd Experience: 7.40pm – 8.20pm 3rd Experience: 8.20pm – 9.00pm The Blue Chevy Ensemble, in collaboration with deaf performer/activist Paula

LIMINAL – Hugh O’Donnell

August 31, 2022 No Comments

Liminal is a new performance artwork by artist Hugh O’Donnell is part of Bounce Arts Festival 2022 and is live only once, not to be

Feeding Carrots from the South to Wild Donkeys in the North – Shiro Masuyama

August 31, 2022 No Comments

The division of the country of Cyprus appears to me to have more serious implications than the current divisions still existing in Belfast, Northern Ireland,

Still Livin’ – Larry MacAree

August 23, 2022 No Comments

“It’s an exhibition about my life. I’ve always been an artist for a long time. I’m related to an artist, thousands of years back.” (Larry

Welcome to Urban Survival Kits (USK)

August 3, 2022 No Comments

This creative partnership sees the University of Atypical work in collaboration with local participants from the NOW Group, Belfast and our European partner organisations from

Tairseach

June 16, 2022 No Comments

Irish performance artist Sinéad O’Donnell will collaborate with Selina Bonelli (Maidstone, England) and Marta Bosowska (Poznan, Poland) on a new disability-led project and hybrid way of creative engagement. After a period of online dialogue and virtual and in-person research, the project will culminate in a residency and live public performance in Belfast.

Arts Council of Northern Ireland joins the world-leading Harkin Summit to lead discussion on the Arts and Disability.

June 10, 2022 No Comments

Photo caption: Pictured at the Harkin Summit 2022 (L-R) is William Leatham Vice-Chair, Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI), Moira Doherty, Deputy Secretary for Engaged

All of These Songs are About Dying

May 31, 2022 No Comments

Digital Horizon Lead Artist

May 28, 2022 No Comments

Digital Horizon Programme 2022-2025 Digital Horizon – Purposefully pursuing creative ambition in Disability Arts 2022-2025 University of Atypical for Arts and Disability (UofA) is recruiting

Freelance Volunteer Coordinator.

May 5, 2022 No Comments

University of Atypical (UofA) is seeking to recruit a new role of Freelance Volunteer Coordinator Application deadline: 4.00 pm on Tuesday 14th of June 2022.

Access and Inclusion Programmes Assistant

April 30, 2022 No Comments

Application deadline: 4pm on Wednesday 8th June 2022. Alternative formats of application form can be requested at edel@universityofatypical.org University of Atypical (UofA) is seeking to

SWADDLE – Dominic McKeown

April 14, 2022 No Comments

The University of Atypical is delighted to invite you to join us for the launch of SWADDLE, a thought provoking new exhibition by Dominic McKeown.

Another Alumni Post

March 16, 2022 No Comments

Third test post for alumni section. this should be deleted after the testing phase.

Alumni Post 2

March 16, 2022 No Comments

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Alumni Specific Post

March 16, 2022 No Comments

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Expressions of Interest – Shutter Art Project (closed)

February 11, 2022 No Comments

The University of Atypical for Arts and Disability and Cathedral Quarter Trust in collaboration with Belfast City Council, Business Cluster and Community Grant Programme invite

Signify Broadcast – British Sign Language – Episode 16

January 25, 2022 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

Signify Broadcast – Irish Sign Language – Episode 16

January 25, 2022 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

YES WE ARE IN!

January 7, 2022 No Comments

An international inclusive livestream adventure IO1-Meeting Brussels Description: Five days of intensive training with five theatre groups. All participants, five ambassadors per theatre group are

Accessing Architecture Exhibition

December 10, 2021 No Comments

ISL Promotional video BSL Promotional video The Exhibition runs until Friday 27 January 2022 at the University of Atypical Gallery at 109-113 Royal Avenue, Belfast.

Signify Broadcast – British Sign Language – Episode 15

December 8, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

Signify Broadcast – Irish Sign Language – Episode 15

December 8, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

Chris Ledger Legacy Award Winners

November 17, 2021 No Comments

£20,000 Awarded to the Chris Ledger Legacy Award Winners Four disabled artists have won the Chris Ledger Legacy Awards from The University of Atypical in

Signify Broadcast – Irish Sign Language – Episode 14

November 3, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

Signify Broadcast – British Sign Language – Episode 14

November 3, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

DDASF 3 – Instruction videos

October 18, 2021 No Comments

These videos are designed to help you with the application process. How to book an advice session BSL TRANSALTION How to book an advice session

Deaf & Disabled Artist Support Fund 3

October 17, 2021 No Comments

Deaf & Disabled Artist Support Fund 3 £120,000 ‘financial lifeline’ for d/Deaf and Disabled Artists Disabled artists are being offered a “financial lifeline” as a

Signify Broadcast – Irish Sign Language – Episode 13

September 27, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

Signify Broadcast – British Sign Language – Episode 13

September 27, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

Accessing Architecture

August 15, 2021 No Comments

Recruiting: Volunteers for BOUNCE Festival 2021 (closed)

August 15, 2021 No Comments

University of Atypical seeks Volunteers for BOUNCE Festival 2021 There’s a buzz of excitement in the air as the programme for BOUNCE 2021 is about

CRAFT:IN EU Project 2021

August 6, 2021 No Comments

CRAFT:IN Crafting the Inclusion: Crafts and Practices in non-formal education for increasing social inclusion This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.

Chris Ledger Legacy Awards 2021 (closed)

August 2, 2021 No Comments

Chris Ledger Legacy Awards for D/deaf and Disabled Artists The Chris Ledger Legacy Awards for D/deaf and Disabled Artists is managed by the University of

strangely disjointed & idiosyncratic

July 19, 2021 No Comments

Dara Condon was the recipient of the University of Atypical’s Graduate Award 2019 and we’re pleased to see this promising graduate’s exhibition realised. Dara’s inspiration

Image ID: A feminine figure sits on the ground in the bottom left of the photograph. They have long reddish/brown hair, wearing a white t-shirt and teal coloured trousers. They are looking through a camera on a tripod, beside them is a wheelchair. Six people are standing in a semi circle in the background and there are other people to the left and right of the photo.

Fittings & MisFittings

July 19, 2021 No Comments

The DisOrdinary Architecture Project was established in 2008. Since then a network of disabled artists have collaborated with architecture, interiors and built environment students, educators,

Signify Broadcast – British Sign Language – Episode 12

June 21, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

Signify Broadcast – Irish Sign Language – Episode 12

June 21, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

2021 Graduate Award

June 11, 2021 No Comments

University of Atypical’s 2021 Graduate Award University of Atypical 2021 Graduate Award in association with Ulster University, has been awarded to Nina Oltarzewska. Nina will

‘Where Do We Live’ Drawing Workshop

June 8, 2021 No Comments

With James Ashe Free James Ashe invites you to take part in a series of artist-led workshops that will be an expansion of his ‘Where

Signify Broadcast – British Sign Language – Episode 11

June 6, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

Signify Broadcast – Irish Sign Language – Episode 11

June 6, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

Signify Broadcast – Irish Sign Language – Episode 10

May 23, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

Signify Broadcast – British Sign Language – Episode 10

May 23, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

Signify Broadcast – Irish Sign Language – Episode 09

May 9, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

Signify Broadcast – British Sign Language – Episode 09

May 9, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

Jacqueline Wylie – “Life Goes On”

May 7, 2021 No Comments

Jacqueline Wylie began to document the impact of Covid-19 on herself and the spirit of her local community of Ballymacarrett in May 2020. Most of

Disability, Covid-19, & the ‘Second Shift’

April 20, 2021 No Comments

The second shift refers to Arlie Hochschild’s 1989 book, which describes the labour performed at home in addition to the paid work performed in the

Creating Time Awards 2020/21

April 16, 2021 No Comments

Creating Time Awards 2020/21 First series of Unlimited grants awarded to d/Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent Artists Winner of The Voice, Andrea Begley, is one of

Signify Broadcast – Irish Sign Language – Episode 08

March 28, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

Signify Broadcast – British Sign Language – Episode 08

March 28, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

Signify Broadcast – British Sign Language – Episode 07

March 20, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

Signify Broadcast – Irish Sign Language – Episode 07

March 20, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

Helen Hall – The Moving City

March 19, 2021 No Comments

Dance/Movement Workshop Free The University of Atypical is delighted to work with award winning local dancer Helen Hall in offering a series of experimental workshops

Signify Broadcast – Irish Sign Language – Episode 06

March 13, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

Signify Broadcast – British Sign Language – Episode 06

March 13, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

Signify Broadcast – British Sign Language – Episode 05

March 7, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

Signify Broadcast – Irish Sign Language – Episode 05

March 7, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

Signify Broadcast – Irish Sign Language – Episode 04

February 27, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language

Signify Broadcast – British Sign Language – Episode 04

February 27, 2021 No Comments

This new project, in partnership with University of Atypical, is funded by Department for the Communities (DfC) under the languages provision through the Sign Language